Definitions

1. noun

A system or device capable of operating in more than one mode or mode of transmission, especially in communication systems.

“The multimode fiber optic cable can be used for both data and voice transmission.”

2. adjective

Capable of operating in more than one mode or mode of transmission, especially in communication systems.

“The company specializes in producing multimode audio equipment for concerts and festivals.”

3. adverb

In a manner that allows for operation in more than one mode or mode of transmission, especially in communication systems.

“The system can be configured to operate in multimode, allowing for faster data transfer rates.”